BSN with 2 minors

[aczarnecki23]

Hello, I am about to start my senior year as a nursing student, but it took me a while to figure out exactly what career I wanted to choose, so I have several other classes under my belt. At this point I am able to get a minor in biology and a minor in behavioral science. My dream nursing job would be to work in an ER at a major trauma center, and I was just wondering if this might give me a leg up on getting a job once I graduate?

[llg, PhD, RN]

Probably not. It wouldn't hurt, but there are so many other factors involved in selecting which new grad to hire, that the impact would be minor -- unless it would be a minor that was particularly needed by that unit.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Academic minors are not relevant to newly licensed nurses' ability to get a job since entry-level jobs are focused on direct patient care. Evidence of enhanced clinical skills (e.g., experience as an EMT, OT tech, Psych Tech, etc) is valuable, but a couple of extra classes that qualify as a 'minor'.... not so much.

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

Ok if you want ER as new graduate, you will probably need to look at the rural smaller hospitals, And don't consider that "just settling"..... Major trauma, seriously ill stabilized, chest tubes, cardiac drips, arranging transport both by air and ground..... It is great initial experience, rural hospital, usually has harder times finding RNs, and it is appropriate experience, come on down to SE Texas, christus Jasper has several openings advertised, also one or two on med surge...

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

What state are you in, in will not take me long to find places hiring for ER

[tyvin, BSN, RN]

I disagree. Whether you get hired or not, employers love to see educated people who have a passion for learning. I have minors in psych, business, and music. It shows ability in an otherwise tense program as many see nursing school. Both your minors are great for nursing; especially in the ER. You did the right thing and went for the BSN as well.

Where I'm from you need your one year med-surg to get near an ER position but on this board I've seen some get it right out of school. I wouldn't do it even if it was offered to me. You need to get your feet wet first.

Good luck to you:yes:

[foggnm]

Get the 'minor' that is easiest and costs the less. Your minor in school is meaningless in the world of nursing or the job world. Minors provide no credentials for employment. Your nursing degree will result in licensure and that is your ticket to your dream job.

[AliNajaCat]

They may not provide extra credentials for new grad jobs, but the education in two sciences will serve you in good stead as you go along, and I'll bet that will be noticed as your career progresses. Delayed gratification can be just as sweet.

My kid went to a very technical engineering college and was the first one *ever* to take two minors-- most people didn't take any. He has risen quite nicely to a very responsible position, and largely because his extra knowledge made him valuable in ways his cohort didn't match. No education is ever wasted. Go forth! Congratulations!